Tongariro National Park Weather Forecast
Tongariro National Park weather: 26°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Tongariro National Park is a national park in Manawatu-Whanganui. Tongariro National Park is a national park known for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Right now it is 26°F (-3°C) in Tongariro National Park with light drizzle. It feels like 18°F. Today runs from 19°F to 29°F. Chance of precipitation is 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.1/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Tongariro National Park is January, February and March. The climate is polar. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 44°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 13°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 163 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Taupo, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 29°F is 5°F above the 24°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 19°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Tongariro National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:28 AM, Aug 27 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Tongariro National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 29° / 19° | 99% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 35° / 26° | 92% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 27° / 23° | 100% · 0,4 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 28° / 18° | 100% · 0,6 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 24° / 19° | 93% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 23° / 18° | 90% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 25° / 20° | 73% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 26° / 20° | 90% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 26° / 19° | 84% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 28° / 17° | 86% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 26° / 21° | 77% · 1,1 in | 18 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 21° / 14° | 69% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 24° / 15° | 61% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 28° / 18° | 65% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 29° / 11° | 60% · 3,6 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 28° / 6° | 39% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
Climate in Tongariro National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 30° | 9,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 44° | 31° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 39° | 26° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 36° | 25° | 9,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 31° | 20° | 6,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 28° | 19° | 10,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| July | 25° | 15° | 8,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 24° | 13° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 28° | 17° | 13,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 33° | 20° | 14,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 38° | 25° | 8,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 42° | 29° | 10,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Tongariro National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Tongariro National Park
Go in January, February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tongariro National Park?
Tongariro National Park is a national park in Manawatu-Whanganui. Its coordinates are -39.2817, 175.5685. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Tongariro National Park right now?
It is currently 26°F (-3°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 99% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Tongariro National Park?
January, February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Tongariro National Park, which has a polar climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Tongariro National Park in?
Tongariro National Park observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 6:28 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Tongariro National Park?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 163 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Tongariro National Park?
Popular options include Lake Taupo, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 27, 2026 at 6:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
